Saramacca
| Saramacca district | |
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| Capital | Groningen |
| population | 17,480 ( 2012 Census ) |
| surface | 3,636 km² |
| Population density | 4.8 inhabitants / km² |
| structure | 6 departments |
| Rivers | Saramacca |
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Saramacca is a district in Suriname . It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the Coronie district to the west, the Para district to the south and southeast and the Wanica district to the northeast .
The district is dominated by agriculture. Traditionally, this was dominated by relatively small family businesses. There are now also larger farms that mainly grow rice and bananas .
Tourism is also important. A large number of ornithologists visit the district because of its diversity of birds.
The Saramacca district is represented by three members of parliament ( De Nationale Assemblée ).
Administrative division
The Saramacca district is in turn divided into the following six departments (decentralized):
- Calcutta
- Groningen
- Jarikaba
- Kampong Baroe
- Tijgerkreek
- Wayamboweg
Web links
- Decentralization in Suriname , including financing plans for projects in the districts (Dutch)
Brokopondo | Commewijne | Coronie | Marowijne | Nickerie | Para | Paramaribo | Saramacca | Sipaliwini | Wanica
Coordinates: 5 ° 47 ′ N , 55 ° 37 ′ W